Crawford County, Ohio

Crawford County: county in Ohio, United States

About

Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,784 and a population density of 42 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 41,338 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bucyrus. The county was created 200 years ago in 1826.

Crawford County locator map
Location of Crawford County on Ohio map.

County Snapshot

Crawford County at a glance

Crawford County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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11

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Quick Facts about Crawford County

Population 41,338 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Ohio (United States)
Different from Crawford County, Crawford County, Crawford County, Crawford County, Crawford County, Crawford County, Crawford County, Crawford County, Crawford County, Crawford County
Plate code 17
Area 1043 km2
Water as percent of area 0.2%
Land as percent of area 99.8%
Latitude & Longitude 40.8508,-82.9198
Named for William Crawford
Capital Bucyrus
Establishment April 01, 1826
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 03:11:08 (19th April 2026)
Density 40 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -5.92% (2010-2020)
Weather 52℉ Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
Crawford County Ohio Courthouse 2 image
Crawford County Ohio Courthouse 2 image

Geography

Crawford County is located at 40°51'3"N 82°55'11"W (40.8507700, -82.9197800). It has 3 neighbors: Marion County, Richland County and Wyandot County.

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The largest city of Crawford County is Galion with a population of 9,929. Other cities include, Crestline population 4,388, West Liberty population 1,785, Benton population 1,608 and New Washington population 915. See all Crawford County cities & populated places.

Crawford County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Crawford County.

City Name Population Title
Galion 9,929 City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States
Crestline 4,388 Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.
West Liberty 1,785 City in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America
Benton 1,608 City in United States of America
New Washington 915 City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America
Waynesburg 905 Village in Ohio, USA
Bucyrus 794 City in Ohio
Lykens 620 Township of Ohio
Tiro 262 Village in Crawford County, Ohio, United States
North Robinson 198 City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America
Chatfield 178 City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America

Weather

52°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
10 to 18 mph W Sunday

A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipit...

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Official website of Crawford County

Official Website
  • Bucyrus

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Crawford County decreased by 5.92% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 43,784 - census
2011 43,310 -1.09% estimation process
2012 42,776 -1.25% estimation process
2013 42,713 -0.15% estimation process
2014 42,407 -0.72% estimation process
2015 42,324 -0.2% estimation process
2016 42,095 -0.54% estimation process
2017 41,710 -0.92% estimation process
2018 41,484 -0.54% estimation process
2019 41,494 0.02% estimation process
2020 41,338 -0.38% estimation process
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People born in Crawford County (4)

People born in Crawford County, including politician Albert Joseph Engel, Ohio Legislator E. J. Hopple, politician Gene Slagle, .

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